Italian recipes, with the emphasis on fresh ingredients and simple techniques, have gained popularity around the world. It may be possible to argue that Italian desserts are as widely enjoyed as their pasta or preserved meats are. Many of…

As with many other European countries, Italian cooks select fresh, local ingredients and use them in simple recipes that highlight their quality. Vegetables may be lightly dressed and served as salads. They are also widely used in soups and…

The quickest way to discover and fall in love with Italy is at the table. Italian cuisine prides itself on simple delicious combinations of the finest, freshest ingredients available. For example, fresh ricotta with tartufo; mozzarella di bufala with basil, tomato and extra virgin olive oil; and San Daniele prosciutto with ripe melon are all extremely simple combinations which are much loved in Italy.

Each Italian region and town is proud to have its trademark dishes and ingredients. It is important to be aware that the ingredients used by Italians are highly place specific. Everyone in Italy knows to get their balsamic vinegar from Modena, their mozzarella di bufala from Campagnia, their truffles from Piedmont or Umbria, their cannoli from Sicily, their artichokes from Rome, the most delicious pizza from Naples, the best bolognese meat sauce from Bologna, their saffron risotto from Milan, and divine pecorino from Pienza.

Dining is of course analogous to social time in Italy. It is a time when friends and family get together to tell stories and joke and enjoy one another’s company as well as enjoy great food. Whether you are interested in finding the best places to dine when in Italy, want to learn more about the history of Italian food, or hope to add some new Italian recipes to your repertoire, you are looking in the right place, right here at Made-In-Italy.com

Made-In-Italy.com was born of a desire to create an exciting destination for people all over the world who love Italy. Italophiles, connoiseurs, the curious, gli amanti del bel paese. We are here for anyone who wants to learn more about the Italian way of life and to share his or her own input about the Italian lifestyle.